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Après-Sea

At first glance, this Dennis home exudes  warm, clean, and coastal vibes—a quintessential Cape Cod home with its shingled exterior, white seashell driveway and bright and airy interior. Yet, once you spend time in the home, the details and thoughtfulness that homeowners Tricia and Mark put into their family home surface in an impressive way. The family had spent many summers coming to the Cape for stays in Chatham, Harwich and Brewster—visiting friends and enjoying...

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Inside “The Academy”

The Queen of Beach Reads, Elin Hilderbrand, pens a new novel with her daughter.

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Rooted in Nantucket, Woven in Osterville

Kristen Cronan makes modern statement pieces through the classic tradition of basket weaving.

Seaside Splendor

A young girl’s promise to herself comes true and the beach wedding of her dreams is realized.

The Chilling Crimes of Jolly Jane 

The story of Jane Toppan, a serial killer known as “Jolly Jane” and her ties to the village of Cataumet.

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Simply Sippewissett

A new Falmouth home for a blended family brings together a dream team who flawlessly executes a vision for enjoying the natural world.

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The Garden Next Door

Terry and Reg Soares invest their knowledge and passion for gardening in their own private sanctuary.

Farm Reduction

Nick Waldman designs a home for the ages on Marthas’s Vineyard.

Time and Transformation

A modest cottage in Centerville is transformed to become a home where a family can grow and thrive.

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Our feelings of support and gratitude for what the art community contributes to this unique landscape are deep. Therefore, all the content in this year's Cape Cod ART is available for everyone to read!

2025 Artist Profiles

Artist Profile: David Kooharian

What’s the best thing about living as an artist on Cape Cod? According to David Kooharian, “Anywhere you have different…

Artist Profile: Richard Pawlak

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but what about a painting? Look at Richard Pawlak’s abstract expressionist…

Artist Profiles: David Mesite

On Cape Cod, the landscape is teeming with breathtaking beauty—winding roads, ever-changing shorelines, and scenes that evoke stories of summer…

Artist Profile: Thomas Hoffmann

It’s not unusual for an artist to carefully navigate the delicate balance between the pull of creative inspiration and the…

Artist Profile: Philip Dutra

Growing up on the shores of Cape Cod, Philip Dutra channels a lifetime of coastal experiences into his artwork, capturing…

Artist Profile: Joseph McGurl

For artist Joseph McGurl, one of the country’s premier landscape painters, each brushstroke is like a love letter to the…

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An Artist’s Assistant

With her trusty Golden Retriever by her side, there is nothing artist Meredith Hanson cannot create.

One Wag At A Time

Thanks to their team of dedicated volunteers (of human and canine kind), Hearts and Paws Comfort Dogs is bringing pawsitivity to our community.

Not Ruffin’ It

These accommodations across the Cape & Islands are ready to pamper you and your pup on your next getaway.

A Doggone Good Day

The Daffy Dog Parade, an annual event hosted by the Nantucket Chamber of Commerce in partnership with NiSHA, is a tail-wagging good time.